Model year guide

2016 Ford c max

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Ford c max is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2016 Ford c max — representative photo
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2016 Ford c max at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined38–39 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Ford c max recalls 3

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V695000 · manufacturer #25SA9 · 13/10/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional l…

Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod NHTSA Campaign #22V413000 · manufacturer #22S43 · 10/06/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notificati…

Structure:body NHTSA Campaign #17V052000 · manufacturer #17S03 · 24/01/2017

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Ford c max MPG & running costs

Combined38–39 mpg
City41 mpg
Highway36 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,725
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Electric range550 mi
Charge time (240V)2.5 hours
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume24 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,375 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Ford c max costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$8,625
Fuel only$8,625
Per mile$0.12

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Ford c max trims & engines on record

Trims
SEL
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 188 hp

2016 Ford c max vehicles on record

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2016 Ford c max — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford c max have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford c max. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford c max get?

The 2016 Ford c max has U.S. EPA estimates of 38–39 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.